In 'Lady Lady,' Masego Puts 'Trap House Jazz' On Display
Genre-bending musician Masego talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the unique style of music he calls "TrapHouseJazz" and his debut full-length album.
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MØ Finds Her Voice On 'Forever Neverland'
The Danish singer was launched into the mainstream in 2015, after lending vocals to Major Lazer and DJ Snake's "Lean On," but MØ hits her stride with her new sophomore album.
Travis Scott And Drake Head To 'Sicko Mode' Houston, Where It's Always Nighttime
The Dave Meyers-directed visual is a kaleidoscopic view into Scott's psychedelic, whiplashing Astroworld, with an assist from Drake — and the entire city he's from.
Candi Staton On World Cafe
The gospel and soul star has earned the title of her latest album, Unstoppable, many times over.
Chromeo: Tiny Desk Concert
The self-proclaimed "Funklordz" normally perform as a duo, but played with a live band for the first time at the Tiny Desk.
John Carpenter On The Enduring Sound Of 'Halloween'
The original Halloween score is one of the most enduring horror scores ever written. John Carpenter, who directed that movie and wrote its score, has now written the score for the film's 2018 sequel.
New Music Friday For Oct. 19: 8 Albums You Should Hear Now
On this week's sprint through the best new releases we've got irresistible earworms from Peter Bjorn & John, the deep soul of PHONY PPL, Esperanza Spalding's mind-bending songcraft and more.
Scientists Learn To Hear The 'Songs' Of Ice Shelves
Scientists have found a new way to analyze the structural integrity of ice shelves at the end of the world, through the songs the winds sing on top of them.
Empress Of Pivots From 'Me' To 'Us'
On her new record, Lorely Rodriguez explores different matters of the heart — telling her story, and a little of ours in the process.